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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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